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Technical Blog Archive

What is a push button switch?

Depending on model they could operate with momentary or latching action function.   The button itself is usually constructed of a strong durable material such as metal or plastic. Push Button Switches come in a range of shapes and sizes. We have a selection of push button switches here...

Reasons to use Guarded Footswitches

Why use a Guarded Footswitch There are two main reasons to use a Guarded footswitch; to provide some protection to the user, and to prevent unwanted switch operation. Protect the user– in environments where there is risk of equipment or debris falling onto the foot switch, the guard...

Herga Solder School Training

The Herga Solder School was officially opened by the Head of Engineering Paul K Edwards and in house IPC Trainer George Mason. George completed his IPC610A CIT (IPC Trainer) course earlier in the year, officially giving Herga the ability to provide approved IPC CIS (IPC Application Specialist)...

Why Drop Test?

Drop testing a product is similar to crash testing a car; you expose the product to a large amount of impact load tocheck the design and material performance meets specification or regulation compliance   Why do we drop test? The main reason for performing a drop test is to evaluate...

Herga and Deben UK fundraising walk for the British Heart Foundation

Herga Technology is proud to have been associated with a local shared fundraising event for the British Heart Foundation this weekend. The “fight for every heartbeat” campaign was a 20km walk in the Suffolk countryside organised by Lindsay Charlson and to raise as much money as possible...

Herga's Electronic Engineer has successfully gained his Bachelor's Degree in Electronics

Recently our electronics Engineer George Mason, having only been with the company since September 2017 has already successfully completed the IPC610A CIT course provided by Advanced Rework Technology Ltd, but has now also completed his four year Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, presented by...